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Echinacea purpurea
'Razzmatazz'
from Jan van Winsen
The Netherlands

Introduced 2003

This uniquely formed variation on a classic plant sees the cone replaced by a full pom-pom shaped head of petals.

Height: 35”/ 88cm
Spread: 15”/ 38cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: July-August

Common name:
Coneflower

Patent status:
EU 11936
PP 13,894
COPF
 
 
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Round the world voyage for 'Razzmatazz'
10-08-2004 09:35 Production of a plant as special as 'Razzmatazz' is a job which requires the skill of experts, and sometimes a LOT of travelling!
By Miriam Young   

A small number of 'Razzmatazz' plants were sent from The Netherlands to New Zealand to be propagated by tissue culture at a specialist laboratory.  


Young plants produced by tissue culture, growing in gel.

The young plants were then shipped, still in their gel compound, to Illinois in the USA where they were 'weaned' into soil and grown on to be ready for sale.  

This took place under the watchful eyes of Carsten Hoffmeyer at Hoffie Nursery. As you can see, 'Razzmatazz' settled in well in Illinois after its epic journey. From here it has found its way into gardens across the USA.

 
The Breeder
Jan van Winsen
By Miriam Young
Jan van Winsen created E. 'Razzmatazz' with the intention of supplying it as a cut-flower.
The Story Behind the Plant
The one that nearly got away!
By Miriam Young
Believe it or not, Echinacea ‘Razzmatazz’ very nearly came and went without anyone in the perennial world ever knowing about it.
Growing Tips
All you need to know
By Arie Blom
With such a new plant on the market, we'll need all the help we can get, thankfully, Arie Blom is here to tell us how to make a success of E. Razzmatazz in the garden.
In the Garden
Razzmatazz around the world
By You!
Pictures and comments sent in from readers who have grown Echinacea 'Razzmatazz' themselves.
Commercial production
Growing up close to home
By Miriam Young
Echinacea 'Razzmatazz' is grown at the van Noort nursery, just a stone's throw from the place it was discovered.
Links
What are other people saying about 'Razzmatazz'?
By Miriam Young
Click here for links to other sites where Echinacea 'Razzmatazz' is mentioned.
Forum
General discussion on Echinacea 'Razzmatazz'
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